A nurse is teaching the care of the newborn class and one of the members makes a comment about keeping the baby too warm. She says, My mother always said to go by how I feel; if I'm cold, the baby needs more clothing and if I'm too warm, so is the baby." Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

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The baby's temperature responds quickly to the environmental temperature, so it is important to monitor the baby's temperature frequently and adjust clothing as needed. Relying on how warm or cold the parent feels is not an accurate indication of the baby's temperature needs. Additionally, if the baby shivers, it may indicate that they are already too cold, so adding more clothing may not be sufficient to warm them up.

A Nurse Is Teaching the Care of the Newborn Class